Heavy Metal

• Does BRUCE KULICK Think KISS Avatar Show Will Be A Success? 'I Wouldn't Count It Out', He Says

  26-11-2024 23:53 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Loaded Radio, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick was asked if he thinks the upcoming KISS avatar show is going to do well. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I hate to ever count out the capabilities of creative minds with a lot of money and means. If you thi...
  
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• ZAKK WYLDE Says Touring With PANTERA Is 'Easy-Peasy': 'It Really Is Like A Huge Family Vibe'

  26-11-2024 22:59 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, Zakk Wylde spoke about his ongoing touring activities with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)...
  
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• MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains Why Japanese People 'Of All Types' Relate To Heavy Metal And Why 'That Doesn't Happen In America'

  26-11-2024 22:00 via blabbermouth.net
  
  On Monday, November 25, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman came to Tokyo's Foreign Correspondents' Club Of Japan, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious press clubs, to talk about his music, his life and extraordinary cultural journey from America to Japan. Video of the question-and-an...
  
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• See Music Video For JOE LYNN TURNER's Collaboration With Russian Singer ANDREY KNYAZEV, 'Stalker'

  26-11-2024 21:10 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) has collaborated with another legend, Russian punk rocker Andrey Knyazev and his band KNYAZZ (КНЯZZ). Joe Lynn Turner and Andrey Knyazev met in 2021 and instantly found common ground, discovering in each other similar personal ideol...
  
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• SUM 41 To Be Inducted Into Canadian Music Hall Of Fame

  26-11-2024 20:51 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The Canadian Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences (CARAS) recently unveiled several major announcements, including that the Canadian punk rock icons SUM 41 will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame during the 54th annual Juno Awards. This will be done during a special presentation and...
  
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• TWISTED SISTER's MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA Releases New Christmas Single

  26-11-2024 20:33 via blabbermouth.net
  
  TWISTED SISTER bassist Mark "The Animal" Mendoza has collaborated with singer Marla Adler on a Christmas single called "I'm Your Christmas Present". The track, which is now available on all major streaming services, was released via Two Stooges Records.
  TWISTED SISTER's 2006 album "A Twisted Christm...
  
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• The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature

  26-11-2024 20:14 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Heralded dark rockers CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX release here a compilation of re-recordings and a second album of covers to mark their 20 years of existence. "The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature" is a collection of reworked versions of their previously recorded material, including "Goodnight, E...
  
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• Ex-SAVATAGE Drummer STEVE 'DOC' WACHOLZ Is Open To Performing With The Band At 2025 Reunion Shows

  26-11-2024 18:53 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, former SAVATAGE drummer Steve "Doc" Wacholz was asked if he foresaw the success of the band's fourth album, 1987's "Hall Of The Mountain King", prior to the LP being released. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, you don'...
  
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• CRAIG LOCICERO Says VOIVOD's DANIEL MONGRAIN Will Contribute To New FORBIDDEN Music

  26-11-2024 17:51 via blabbermouth.net
  
  FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero has confirmed that the first new music from the resurrected band will arrive in early 2025. He is collaborating on the material with the rest of the new FORBIDDEN lineup, consisting of Matt Camacho (bass), alongside the group's latest additions, Norman Skinner (voc...
  
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• Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO On Balancing Art And Commerce In Music Industry

  26-11-2024 17:13 via blabbermouth.net
  
  During an appearance on the Music Matters podcast, hosted by pro musician, producer, and Sports Illustrated photographer Darrell Craig Harris, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, explained that creating music is about finding the balance between genuin...
  
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• Jinjer Joins The Mystic Festival 2025 Lineup

  26-11-2024 16:50 via metalunderground.com
  The world is changing, and metal is changing with it, which is why the Mystic Festival stages will be graced not only by the vanguard that decades ago created this music, but also by bands currently at work shaping its future. Jinjer, Polaris, Landmvrks and Defects are coming to Gdansk this June.JinjerThe biggest Ukrainian metal band, which b...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• JINJER Shares Another New Single, 'Green Serpent'

  26-11-2024 16:27 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Ukrainian modern progressive metallers JINJER will release their fifth studio album, "Duél", on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Green Serpent", can be seen below.The song begins with thick grooves and calm, clear vocals by Tatiana Shmayluk...
  
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• Second Edition Of 'Edward Van Halen' Photo Book By ROSS HALFIN Coming From RUFUS PUBLICATIONS

  26-11-2024 15:24 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Rufus Publications has announced the second edition of "Edward Van Halen" by Ross Halfin, a 416-page revised and expanded celebration of rock's iconic guitar player, a man who changed the way rock music would be played forever. This extensive photo book features many classic and unseen shots chosen...
  
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• Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN Performs At 'KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room' In Los Angeles

  26-11-2024 14:58 via blabbermouth.net
  
  On November 12, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan came to the KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room, a top-secret location in the Los Angeles area, for an intimate interview with Matt Pinfield, followed by a live jam featuring his solo material. Video of his performance can be seen below.
  In October, Duff h...
  
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• ORIANTHI Is Returning To ALICE COOPER's Band For January/February 2025 Tour Dates

  26-11-2024 14:32 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Alice Cooper has announced that guitarist Orianthi will be rejoining his band for shows January 31 through February 16, filling in for Nita Strauss, who, unfortunately, has conflicting obligations of her own.
  Orianthi toured with Alice from 2011 to 2014, along with longtime band members Chuck Garric...
  
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• DOUG ALDRICH Is 'Doing Better Than Expected' In Battle With Throat Cancer

  26-11-2024 14:14 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has offered an update on his condition, two months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis.
  Earlier today (Tuesday, November 26), Doug took to his Instagram to write: "Hi everyone...
  
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• SAMMY HAGAR Shares Pro-Shot Video Of Halftime Performance At Las Vegas Raiders Vs. Denver Broncos Game

  26-11-2024 13:54 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Sammy Hagar has shared professionally filmed video of his special halftime performance this past Sunday (November 24) at the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Delivering a powerhouse set of "I Can't Drive 55" and "Right Now", Hagar, alongside speci...
  
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• BLACK STONE CHERRY's BEN WELLS Releases Children's Book, 'Good Girl, Sunny Pearl'

  26-11-2024 13:42 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Guitarist Ben Wells of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY has released his first children's book. "Good Girl, Sunny Pearl" follows a rambunctious beagle puppy who is full of mischief and never listens to her parents. Her antics drive them crazy until one day she decides to turn things around and be...
  
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• Mvrderer Premiere New Single "Death Is Beautiful"

  26-11-2024 09:33 via metalunderground.com
  North American metalcore/deathcore outfit Mvrderer premiere a new single titled "Death Is Beautiful", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• I, Satan Premiere New Single "Christicide"

  26-11-2024 09:25 via metalunderground.com
  Maryland's deathcore duo I, Satan premiere a new single by the name of "Christicide", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Frontman Jason Evans Parts Ways With Ingested

  26-11-2024 09:12 via metalunderground.com
  Ingested has announced the departure of their longtime vocalist, Jason Evans. The UK death metal band shared a statement today, November 25th, addressing the lineup change and expressing their gratitude for Evans' contributions during his tenure.Their official statement reads:Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• No Cure Premiere New Single & Music Video "The Basement Beneath The Fountain" From Upcoming New EP "I Hope I Die Here"

  26-11-2024 09:03 via metalunderground.com
  Straightedge deathcore outfit No Cure has premiered a music video for their song “The Basement Beneath The Fountain,” which is set to appear on their upcoming EP, I Hope I Die Here. This band uses the EP as a conceptual homage to their home state of Alabama, embracing both its beauty and its darker undertones.Vocalist Blaythe Steuer offered...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA On Possibility Of TWISTED SISTER Reunion: 'Never Say Never'

  26-11-2024 00:37 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Nearly two years after TWISTED SISTER's one-off onstage reunion at the Metal Hall Of Fame in Agoura Hills, California, Mark "The Animal" Mendoza was asked by the "Rockstrap" podcast about his current relationship with his longtime bandmates. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Th...
  
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